DR. KEITH A BLANKS D.O
NPI 1255379640
Emergency Medicine in Columbus, GA

Q: What is Keith Blanks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Keith Blanks is 1255379640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Q: What is Keith Blanks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Keith Blanks was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

710 CENTER ST, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 571-1200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Keith A Blanks D.o NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KEITH A BLANKS D.O (NPI 1255379640) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (052042) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255379640

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KEITH A BLANKSCredential: D.O

Location Address710 CENTER STColumbus, GA 31901-1527

Mailing Address14050 Nw 14th St, Suite 190Sunrise, FL 33323-2865 · (800) 424-3672 · Fax (954) 377-3042

Phone(706) 571-1200

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1255379640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 052042

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

710 CENTER ST, Columbus, GA 31901

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Keith A Blanks D.o is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648244889

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040823001437

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Keith Blanks reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Group Of Columbus, LLC

Same address

Emergency Medicine

710 CENTER ST
Columbus, GA 31901

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
236 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316458227 (706) 571-1000

Heritage Physician Services, LLC

4.2 mi

Emergency Medicine

100 FRIST CT
Columbus, GA 31909

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
173 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003321969 (706) 494-2100

Southland Medical Solutions Of Eufaula, Pl

42 mi

Emergency Medicine

820 W WASHINGTON ST
Eufaula, AL 36027

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
33 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205092723 (334) 688-7000

Baldwin Emergency Group, LLC

109 mi

Emergency Medicine

821 N COBB ST
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
54 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306206826 (478) 454-3500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

291 services275 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

182 services169 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

121 services118 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

32 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110200

Location100 Frist CourtColumbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31901 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. NISHANT MICHAEL DE QUADROS M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

710 CENTER ST, THE MEDICAL CENTER
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Muscogee County (706) 501-1000

ARNOLD NONGMOH FORLEMU MD

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)